Struggling with body image issues can be frustrating and depressing. This not just an issue that women face. I have worked with many men over the years who struggle with this problem. When you don't like what you see in the mirror, it has a negative impact on your mental state of mind as [...]

The Silver Lining is Bigger Than We Think: Finding the Balance in Challenge “The sum of all forces in a closed system is zero.” This quote refers to a well-known theory from physics called the conservation of matter. If we apply it to mindset and human behavior, it has profound implications for those of use [...]

The New Year is approaching. It’s that time of the year we reevaluate our lives in order to improve ourselves; we all know the term 'New Year's Resolutions'. The beginning of a new year is a common time where many people decide to reach out for help in order to get their lives back on [...]

By janel|
2017-10-27T21:42:26+00:00 December 15th, 2014|About Counselling|Comments Off on Counselling or Coaching?

Depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems are issues that many people struggle with. Often, these problems interfere with everyday life and general well-being. I have read a statistic saying that 80% of the population in North America will suffer from some degree of depression at some point in their lives. There are self-care strategies that [...]

I am sorry to have to break the news to you but self-help books will not be able to help you with the processing of traumatic events. It is important that you find a capable therapist or some other type of person to work with to aid you in the trauma resolution work required. Trauma [...]

Everyone has problems they have to face. Sometimes it will seem like a better idea to face them alone. This is not always going to be the best way to handle things. Typically, in our society, men are not allowed to show signs of weakness or to admit they are having problems. As a man, [...]

Men really struggle with asking for help. We all know the analogy of never asking for directions. I get it, it's important to you to figure things out on your own. You are likely trying to avoid feelings of shame that you don't know absolutely everything and can't resolve this particular dilemma on your own. [...]

It is not easy for men to ask for help. In fact it is usually the last thing men will do after trying everything else first. However, there are times when it is okay to reach our for some extra expertise and support. There are times in a man's life when he needs a helping [...]

With the help of counselling, becoming more at peace with yourself and your life is possible. You deserve to be happy and healthy. With the help and support people receive through counselling, you CAN solve your problems. You can: feel more relaxed and at peace with yourself have more control over your addictions increase your [...]

By janel|
2017-10-27T21:45:32+00:00 May 5th, 2013|About Counselling|Comments Off on Counselling Can Help in Many Ways

Counselling is an investment in your future health and well-being. By providing you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental place to talk, counselling can help you understand your problems and make positive changes. It can be difficult to trust a stranger - it may even be difficult to trust the people you already know. With [...]